Cranberry Sauce

Name: Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen); 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon orange zest (finely grated); 1 tablespoon orange juice (freshly squeezed); 1 pinch salt

20 min 8 servings Easy

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Cranberry Sauce

A tangy and sweet cranberry sauce perfect for holiday meals.

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Total

20 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Cranberry sauce is a classic accompaniment to turkey dinners, especially during the holiday season. Its vibrant colour and tart flavour provide a refreshing contrast to rich and savoury dishes. This simple yet delicious sauce is made with fresh or frozen cranberries, sugar, and a hint of citrus. It's an easy way to elevate your meal and impress guests with homemade touches.

Ingredients

Servings

Cranberry Sauce

Instructions

Prepare cranberries

Rinse the cranberries under cold water and pick out any stems or spoiled berries.

Pro tip: Using frozen cranberries? No need to thaw, just add them directly to the pot.

Combine ingredients

In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, orange juice, and salt.

Cook the mixture

Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally to dissolve the sugar.

Pro tip: Stir gently to avoid breaking up the berries too much.

Simmer

Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.

Pro tip: For a smoother sauce, cook it a bit longer and mash the cranberries with a spoon.

Cool the sauce

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool at room temperature. It will continue to thicken as it cools.

Store and serve

Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Pro tip: Make it a day ahead to allow the flavours to meld.

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Tips & Tricks

<ul><li>Use fresh or frozen cranberries for the best flavour.</li><li>Adjust sugar to taste depending on your preference for sweetness.</li><li>Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavours.</li><li>Let the sauce cool completely before serving to thicken properly.</li></ul>

Serving Suggestions

Serve your cranberry sauce alongside roasted turkey, chicken, or even a pork roast. It pairs wonderfully with stuffing and mashed potatoes, adding a burst of flavour. You can prepare the sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. Keep it in an airtight container to maintain its freshness.